International study finds permafrost tipping points vary locally and regionally, highlighting the need for urgent action.
Permafrost soils, often viewed as a tipping element triggering global collapse once a certain warming level is reached, do not have a singular global tipping point, according to a study by an international team led by the Alfred Wegener Institute. Instead, there are numerous local and regional tipping points that "tip" at different times, resulting in cumulative effects and permafrost thawing in line with climate change. This highlights the importance of taking decisive action today to preserve permafrost.
June 03, 2024
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